Thanks everyone. I think I'm leaning towards the extra $10 over my budget for the UM1 (damm! this place always thins out my wallet more than I expected ) ... the UM1s seem to be the same price of $109 everywhere. Thanks again.

Thanks! I'll check into the Audio Technica. I forgot to mention ... as a reference, I do have a set of CX300 but my wife is using them so I thought it would be a good time for me to upgrade. I have read that the UM1 may be a good value and fit my specifications although they are just...

From your list, I have the PX100 and 26P ... the 26P have good bass but they become sweaty and clamp down on the ears too much ... the PX100 are nice. I also have the Koss PortaPro and KSC75 ... both sound about the same and both sound as good (actually better) than the more expensive PX100...

Hi - Been a long while since my last visit but I know this is the place for the advice I'm looking for. Budget is about $100 ... prefer to stay under if at all possible. For listening to mostly rock with clean tight bass. Comfort is also very important (will use for exercise)...

Thanks for the suggestions. I had been oggling the HD595s ... shipdog has them for about $175 ... a little more than I would like to pay but perhaps a good value. Again, comfort is a priority. Not sure which Beyer would fit the bill if they are truely the most comfortable though. I'm not...

Been a while since I last visited but I'm in need of some advice again. I'm developing a set up to play guitar without disturbing my apartment neighbors. I'm looking for some cans that will provide maximum comfort with good to decent sound ... comfort is prioroity here. Price range of under...

Quote: Originally Posted by placebo_lu I just read saint.panda's reviews. Wow. Amazing work, that .... I have a chance to listen to both of them in a fantastic audio shop near me, so I'll probably spend a few hours there tommorow. I get the feeling the A900 is the one I will get, but I...

Quote: Originally Posted by JWolf The Sennheiser HD580 is quite good. I own a pair with a set of HD600 grilles. You can get a pair of HD580s for a good price. Just check out ebay for some good prices. Some good prices for the senns here too...

I don't understand how metal grills improve the sound but right now it looks like I should go for the 580's despite their problematic stock cables and need for an amp. thanks - ra

I was at similar junction a couple of months ago trying to decide between A900 and K271s and decided to get the A900 (currently awaiting them in the mail). May want to review thread below - http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=181967 The following link was very helpful to me...

OK … trying this again with different thread title. Would like to know from experienced Senn users some info regarding the HD580 and HD595. As I understand it: the HD580 is the sweet spot for those looking for the HD650 sound and the HD580 and HD600 are both somewhat similar to the HD650 …...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tr1ph0pp3r The AKG 81dj's seem like the right choice here but is the bass still strong straight from a portable(iPod) without an amp? Or do I need something smaller like the AKG 26p? Sorry I cannot provide you w/ a comparison between the K81DJ and K26P...

Quote: Originally Posted by khbaur330162 I didn't understand "ELP" in your first post, Austin-Fi. Was that a typo; did you mean ELO? If so, you're my savior! Apart from the few I've informed, I know ZERO people my age that have even heard of these guys. It's quite sad. If that's some...

Quote: Originally Posted by F107plus5 Great dynamic range is something that's a problem with Grado/Alessandros. Being open, they leak a fair ammount of sound so that unless the room is extreemly quiet, the low passages require the volume to be turned up to what can be a dangerous...

Quote: Originally Posted by funkadelic Does the PortaPro offer any isolation? Simon none ...at all

Quote: Originally Posted by jdimitri Sorry for bringing up grados again, but grados aren't as comfortable as some people may say Sure i found it a bit uncomfortable for the first few hrs, but 10 hrs later i dun realli mind it The sound.. HD580 and DT880 are good (with more details...

Quote: Originally Posted by Austin-Fi I have had the PX100, KSC-75, and PortaPro for a few months now. IMO the PX100 has less bass than the Koss phones. I don't hear much difference between the two Koss phones either. Have you considered the IEM style? The Senn CX300 have good bass...

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackUtopia I think the old PX100 has more bass... I have had the PX100, KSC-75, and PortaPro for a few months now. IMO the PX100 has less bass than the Koss phones. I don't hear much difference between the two Koss phones either. Have you considered...

Quote: Originally Posted by F107plus5 Not to try to recommend anything; but there are a couple of cans with a "Grado-like" sound that are somewhat subdued and not really bright: The Alessandro MS-1 at $99 and the MS2i for a budget busting $299. Much more of a neutral sound than their...

Well I have a pair of A900's in the mail thanks to the kind people around here that responded to my request a couple of months ago. As I prepare my wallet for the next hit, I was hoping the great folks that hang out here could agian help me narrow down my choices this time for a great pair of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Azure When did you place your order with Gary? I payed for it last Wednesday and Gary said that he shipped it the following day. He said that it'd arrive in 5-10 days, but I really hope that it arrives much sooner as it'd take forever for 5-10 BUSINESS days...

Quote: Originally Posted by ghopper you can have a pair of sennheiser cx300 with plenty of money left. very bass heavy iem's. Yep! I just got my PA2V2 today and tried it out with all my portables and the CX-300 gives me the sound I was looking for ... I can hear every distinct...

Yep! Unfortunately, the selection of headphones usually involves some type of compromise. To answer your last question first ... sealed (aka-closed) phones are meant to keep both the music in and the noise out. Some do a better job than others but the usual trend seems to be that sealed or...

In a previous post, many a great Head-Fiers provdied me with advice for the best of the closed cans under $200 -- ranking comfort almost as high as sound quality. As I continue to read more posts on this cool group I have postponed my decision a little longer. Because powerful but clean tight...

Quote: Originally Posted by tjpark1111 so any other recommendations than the senns and the AKG's? what's a good online store where i can purchase either of these for the lowest price? Under what type of listening environement do you intend to use the new pair? Do you need...